Re: Multi Server Brand CCTV Client Software ???

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"Bob La Londe" <none@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "G. Morgan" <sealteam6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Bob La Londe Wrote:
>>
>>>I don't know if there is enough demand, but I am wondering if there are
>>>any decent multiple brand compatible PC based client programs out there.
>>>
>>>There are several for Android and iPhone platforms, but I have not yet
>>>seen one for PC. What got me thinking is I use Robert Chou's IP Cam
>>>Viewer on my Android all the time for testing a variety of different
>>>remote video connections. Digi-Merge, generic H.264, Dedicated Micros,
>>>Pelco, etc.
>>>
>>>Is there a client software package that flexible for PC or MAC?
>>
>> You can install Android apps. on a PC.  One way is to install Chrome OS
>> in a V/M.
>>
>> You can also use a Raspberry Pi and install the port of Chrome OS made
>> for it.  Since the Raspberry Pi is so cheap, and runs on 5V it is very
>> portable and can be installed easily in a vehicle or virtually anywhere.
>> You can even hide it up in the ceiling, then just SSH into it (but that
>> will degrade the picture quality significantly).  It does have a HDMI
>> port out, so it can be hooked to a TV set for easy & cheap viewing.  I
>> suppose you can use an HDMI extender and run the video signal a long way
>> over CAT5, and use SSH on a PC to control it.
>
> Long way over Cat 5?  Uk to Mexico to NY to Spain?
>
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